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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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